S3E3: House of Quark S3E4: Equilibrium
House of Quark:
Possibly the most BabPod episode in the history of Star Trek. It's not Miles and Keiko's fault that they were written in the 90s; it's otherwise a great example of a real marriage. Gowron caught the car and is now suffering. Klingon-Federation Enemies to Lovers Arc. We are in the Ronald Moore era of Trek and it shows.
Equilibrium:
w o r m. Jude loves captains cooking for their people. The Trill situation is sketchy as fuck. A long side conversation about Star Trek books. Bashir and Dax finally feel like buddies rather than horny dork. Jude torments Justen about Bashir's underwear. Sisko treats the Prime Directive like he treats Quark.
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Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
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Part 1:
Exploding consoles and fake shakes? We're back! The Defiant is a real Starfleet Warship. We all like to see Quark bullied. There was only one goo bucket. Teen Odo.
Part 2:
Wet Racists. Never exclude Romulans, they exclude you. You need friends to reality-check you when you want to be, say, a Starfleet Admiral. Somehow Odo is the least fascist wet fascist.
We are now a Dragonriders of Pern podcast.
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
Bad Vacations
The Founders! The Jem'Hadar! The show's metaplot! A Camping Trip! Nog desperately wants positive role models, and just shines when Sisko praises him. The Galaxy Class analogue of Worfing. Bad Kira/Odo shipping, good Quodo shipping. Eris is not a name with positive connotations. Season 2 wrap-up!
Jude's predictions for season three:
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Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
S2E24: The Collaborator S2E25: Tribunal
O'Brien Suffers Level: Vacation/Unexpected Dental Work, use your judgement as to which is worse
The Collaborator: An orb! Kai Winn is spectacular in making you hate her (GNU Louise Fletcher). Sisko is literally the only character who isn't a complete mess. Or maybe everyone in Bajoran politics are so thick that Winn's subterfuges are Succession-tier; Jude has a theory. The problems with prophecies.
Tribunal: Directed by Avery f'ing Brooks. Odo has a rare moment of high empathic quotient. Everything hinges on a molar. Miles knows what happens when you go on vacation. 90's Casual Racism. The logistics of sex in a runabout. Colm Meaney thirst. How did Bashir become a critical intel conduit?
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
S2E22: The Wire S2E23: Crossover
The Wire:
A painfully accurate example of addiction. Odo's back in wet-fascist mode. Bashir, just kiss him, for god's sake. Cardassians are catty bitches. Julian Bashir, ADHD Twink, and his boyfriend, Anxiety Space Lizard with PTSD.
Crossover:
The Mirror Universe is part of standard officer training. Kira is maybe the only person in Star Trek who does not recognize the name "Kirk". Quark's mix is switched. Garak is "Authoritarian Cutout #5". We're not sure how we feel about the pathway from "Mirror Mirror" to "Crossover" in terms of the political messages. Julian has a learning moment. Justen thinks about the Roman Empire.
Rejected episode titles:
D stands for Daddy Issues
The Most Fuckable Twink in the Alpha Quadrant
We are joined by James! Originally from Florida, James now lives in sunny Brisbane, Australia, where he works as a research scientist in sustainable livestock production systems. He can be found at @doctorjamesd.bsky.social and was recently highlighted as part of CSIRO's lead up to Mardi Gras at https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2024/february/trans-in-transdisciplinary-science
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
S2E20-21 The Maquis
Justen comes by their star trek bullshit honestly.
The Maquis
The Maquis are the most fascinating political experiment Star Trek has ever completely whiffed. Quark out-logics a Vulcan, and Dukat is a weird little guy. Quark wants a hot alien lady to step on him, v. 200. The establishment of Dukat as Sisko's dark mirror. DS9 characters are allowed to have duality. The Federation is an HOA. Dax and Kira's weird conversation.
We are joined by Steve! Steve lives with their partner and their adult cat son in a cave beneath Gre'thor. They often make guest appearances on Graymalkin Lane and can be found on social media @/howdyduda.
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
Profit and Loss: A Cardassian with two names? A Meaty Slap. It's always morally acceptable to steal from fascists UNLESS it breaks trust with your romantic partner. How in the world are there no consequences for this outright murder. Jude questions the Odo Book Club choice. Flirtation via politics and philosophy. The increasing complexity of Garak. The increasing complexity of Quark, altruistic in the most Ferengi way possible. Ferengi running around LA after the Northridge quake.
Blood Oath: Star Trek says trans rights (the meme). The Klingon makeup change, Doyleist/Watsonian/fan. Michael Ansara's iconic voice. Jadzia the science battle maiden. The increasing complexity of Jadzia Dax. Revenge is not something the Federation teaches--good thing the Trill aren't Federation.
For this episode we are joined by Trill specialist Velvet. Velvet is an artist, actual play podcaster, and literal actual dragon. You can find her on Twitter and Bluesky @velvetthedragon, as well as on the Clever Corvids Productions podcast network.
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
Justen, Ana, and special guest Andy discuss the Borg, the complexities of Starfleet, and fan works. Also, what happens when Alpha and Beta canon collide with the fan work you're doing.
Andy is a life long fan of Sci-fi in all of its forms and creator and co-writers of the Wolf 359 Project, an oral history of the Battle of Wolf 359. He also hosts his own podcast ‘The Great Derelict’ where he talks about anything and everything to do with Sci-Fi. You can find him on most Social Media as Andy3E, the Wolf 359 Project is @Wolf359Project everywhere and check out Tranquility Press here.
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
Connect with the show at @babylonpodject
Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!
Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
S2E15: Paradise S2E16: Shadow Play S2E17: Playing God
Paradise: (CW: incest vibes discussion at one point). Shrek Energy. Dax's BDSM experience. O'Brien and Sisko's interesting comrades-in-arms relationship. Elixis would have a marble statue-head as a twitter avatar. Dax and Kira Bestie Mode.
Shadow Play: Sisko is literally the best dad. Otherwise, a Very Horny Episode. Odo surprises Jude by being likeable. Springball has implications.
Playing God: Cardassian Vole Hunt. Odo does not step on ants. More Trill lore, and we love it. And Terry Ferrel has absolutely found Jadzia. You're in love with a Dabo girl?
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
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Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page
We promise, we get to the episodes EVENTUALLY.
Armageddon Game: A true "O'Brien Must Suffer" episode. The triumphant return of the warcrimes airhorn. Jude makes Ninja Turtles assumptions. Don't jinx yourself in a room full of bioweapons. RIP The Ganges. These stupid aliens lost to a middle-aged mechanic and "the most fuckable twink in the Alpha quadrant". Does Sisko enjoy making O'Brien Suffer a bit? Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling, just fyi.
Whispers: Another O'Brien Must Suffer episode, in a new twist! Miles may be the best character for this particular plot. The main plot of the episode is "bad vibes". Children are goblins. Miles drinks a LOT of coffee. Or his replicant does. Or something.
BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network.
Connect with the show at @babylonpodject
Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon!
Justen can be found at @justenwrites
Ana can be found at @The_Mianaai, and also made our show art.
Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast.
Jude Vais can be found at @eremiticjude. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings.
Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine.
Music attribution:
Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault.
This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @urizenxvii
Find out more at http://babylonpod.page